Best baked good in NJ! Joe Murphy brings his 5-star NYC baking to New Providence and Madison.

Finally satisfied my chocolate craving! Absolutely love this rich moist chocolate cake!! Introduced to this bakery as a Yelp event- So grateful! It's become my favorite chocolate cake!! read more

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I am beyond disappointed and frustrated by the entire process of ordering a cake for my son's 2nd birthday. I went in person to order him a basketball themed sheet cake. I brought the decorations and even met with Joe Murphy himself. Joe took down my order, sketched the design of the cake, reviewed the colors, and theme personally. The theme of the party was born 2 ball and I asked for a basketball themed sheet cake with orange and green frosting. First the frosting was pastel pink/orange (see photos) and sea foam green. Clearly nothing like the colors discussed - then the drawing he created was supposed to have the ball decorations cascading down the side. As you can see in the photo it looks like my 2 year old son haphazardly placed them with absolutely no care of design whatsoever. On top of the above disgraceful items when I called I was assured I would be contacted to rectify and discuss that they gave my husband at pick up a cake with THE WRONG COLORS, NO DESIGN, AND DOUBLE THE SIZE ORDERED. I was never called back, there was zero respect or apologies. When I called the girl even said "oh the basketball theme cake" - please take a look and let me know, do you see a basketball theme cake or any care taken at all? Disgracefully disrespectfulI read more

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Place is dangerous to your waist. Wish they had chocolate chip scones. Friendly girls behind the counter. Muffins, scones and cookies are legit. Glad it is close but not that close. read more

Just had a birthday party with a Blackout cake, which was excellent. A chocolate layer cake that is moist and full of deep chocolate flavor that is somehow balanced. I mean that it is chocolate cake, with a chocolate ganache, with dark chocolate icing with chocolate crunchies on top, but it's not chocolate overload. The chocolate flavor is deep but with no bitterness. It's one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. Looking forward to trying something else there. read more

Had their famous chocolate cake which was delicious. Since I'm not too much of a sweets gal def had this in three sittings. The iced latte was also very good not too strong but perfectly made. Service was excellent the girl behind the counter was super friendly and gave suggestions about what to try. Ambiance was great this is a spot to stop by and chat with friends or even enjoy a baked good and coffee while you read read more

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Heard amazing things about this place and have been meaning to check it out for awhile. Finally had a chance to stop by today and I am so glad I finally tried it!! We got a number of things to try, including cheese danish, raspberry cheese danish, maple bacon croissant, ginger snap cookie, and of course, the signature blackout chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely delicious, the chocolate cake was probably one of the best chocolate cakes I ever had. It was moist, flavorful and perfectly sweet. The space is super cute and inviting. Can't wait to come back again soon! read more

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Today we visited the famous (and diet infamous) Bakehouse by Joe Murphy in Madison, NJ. What can I say about their brownie except Yum! Not knowing what we were going to choose, we decided to go for the classic brownie, which is a fudgy, chocolatey, decadent treat that's perfect for any meal. The super friendly and extremely helpful person at the counter said "you get a different experience when it's cold versus room temperature" which we tried and now I want more. After decades in 5-star hotels and Michelin-star restaurants as a head pastry chef, Joe Murphy wanted to bring Parisian-style and luxury baked goods home - serving them up to my neighbors in NJ. Making high-quality baked goods accessible, from their custom cakes and pies to classic (but far from ordinary) cookies and brownies. Bakehouse by Joe Murphy 82 Main Street Madison, NJ 07940 Phone: (973) 671-0844 https://bakehousebyjm.com @bakehousebyjoemurphy read more

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The baked goods are out of this world, the staff is always a delight to interact with. It's my go to place for cakes and baked goodies. Love this place. read more

Every time I'm in the area I stop by! The bakery has a great variety of pastries, both savory and sweet. You can tell they're baked fresh and they're always delicious! My favorite are the croissants that are so light and flaky! Of course the Brooklyn black out cake is also a must try, it beat Bobby Flay on his Food Network show! The service is always quick and so friendly. They'll also warm up a pastry for you! They have a few seats inside and outside to enjoy your treats. Parking is easy in a plaza. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Eating his blackout cake is better than sex! No wonder he beat Bobbie Flay! You'll love. Brownies and blondes are wonderful too read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Blackout cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

Just an excellent bakery in every possible respect. The cookies are large and crunchy as well as chewy. The blackout cake is too rich to be believed. They make the best fudge brownie I have ever eaten. The apple crumb pie, although pricey, will serve many guests and was utterly perfect perfection. read more

Stopped by Bakehouse by Joe Murphy in New Providence on way back to Boston. The staff was friendly, and the brownie was amazing--rich, chocolatey, and just perfect. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Good but very rich desserts. Cakes, breads and cookies seem to be their specialty. Everything had good flavor, but no one item made my top desserts list. read more

I've only tried their famous Brooklyn Blackout cake. I thought it was very good - nice chocolate flavor and not overly sweet. It's also a very dense cake; I thought it was fine but others commented it was too dense. Note: the cake is still soft and moist. read more

I found Bakehouse by Joe Murphy by asking AI (believe it or not) who had the best Brooklyn Blackout cake in Union County, NJ and his bakery pops up. Why not try this one out I asked myself. Well...this is hands down the BEST BlackOut cake you will ever have the pleasure to devour. I am 72 and have been a fan of Brooklyn BlackOut cake since I was a kid and have tried many. Most are misses. This one is flawless. The texture of the cake as well as the filling, icing and crumb are all excellent and actually light (for a BlackOut cake) and each bite makes me feel like a kid again. Joe, Savannah and the staff are excellent. Highly recommended. read more

Everyone loved the cake! When we picked up the cake we couldn't resist the coffee and apple carrot muffin. So good. read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Famous Chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

Great bakery in New Providence. The strawberry shortcake is presented very differently than what you'd normally see. The cake part is super fluffy and whipped cream not overly sweet at all (just like how I prefer)! They have a variety of baked goods and cakes, like sprinkle cakes which looked fun. read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Strawberry shortcake, not too sweet - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

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Have been here several times, and each time is amazing. Fresh pastries, excellent coffee, and the cakes are gorgeous and taste great. Service is always very pleasant and helpful. read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

My favorite chocolate mousse cake ever! Any occasion, I'm picking up one of their desserts!

Located in a small strip mall, parking is ample. Once you walk in, you are surrounded by the smell of baked goodies. Hello Diabetes!!! Lol I love their Brooklyn Blackout cake and their cheesecake. The cheesecake is light and decadent. The Blackout cake is something you just don't shove in to your face & swallow but something to swirl inside your mouth and savor the chocolatey goodness. Quite a trip from where I live but always worth the trek in a very nice upscale neighborhood. Service is good with the young kids in the counter, they give you tips depending on what you buy (storing & serving). Very helpful. read more

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Tried a few of the sweets here - awesome flavor! I brought my kids, who have the same refined palete that I do, so we of course gravitated first to cookies. The chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin were both delicious - very large and thin, but perfectly cooked and not crunchy. Next, we dabbled in some macaroons, chocolate and raspberry (or brown and pink, per the kids). Based on the quickness of consumption, I can only assume these were equally tasty. Lastly, I grabbed mini cheesecakes and coffee cake for my wife and I to enjoy that night. The cheesecakes were a BIG hit. Perfectly cooked, more on the cream cheese side than ricotta, making it a perfect late night sweet treat. The coffee cake was pretty dense, so for those who prefer that, you'll be thrilled. Lastly, along with the treats delivering, the staff all rocked too! They were super friendly and helpful, making the whole experience that much better. Check it out! read more

High quality baked goods and service at this gem of a bakery in New Providence and now Madison. We've previously tried the Brooklyn blackout cake, coffee cake and croissants. All were fresh and tasty. We recently tried their cheesecake which was decadent yet light. No fruit toppings so we added fresh berries from the local market and it was a hit. The prices are fair for what you get and it gets crowded during the usual busy times. The store is bright and clean with helpful staff. So happy they got rid of the annoying tip suggestion thingy when using credit cards. Two thumbs way up! read more

Go for the blackout cake- I don't even like cake but really enjoyed it's the massive cookies are good and small cheesecake as well.

As beautiful to view as they are wonderful to eat. Terrific quality, friendly service, ample parking. A must try if you're nearby.

Amazing strawberry shortcake so delicious due to fresh cream not being overly sweet -it was a big hit at the family party!

Our wedding cake was delicious! So happy we found this place! Service was on point and they accommodated all our wishes. Many thanks! read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Our wedding cake was delicious! So happy we found this place! - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

I had some time in New Providence, so I searched coffee places and this place came up. Upon entering the building, it is very clean. The cakes and pastries all looked great. I was mainly there for coffee but had to try something. I had a hard time deciding but chose the blondie. The blondie was so moist and nice size. I ordered coffee. They put the cream in and we put the sugar. I asked for light and it was kinda light but no complaints. It was very strong. The staff was very friendly and not pushy. I saw the owner in the back and he would put wording on cakes from the display for customers. I like to try local establishments not chains. There was a chain across the street. I will definitely be back and recommend this place for cakes, pastries and coffee. read more

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Long-time needed in this sleepy town: a little pearl amidst gray gravel - a bakery! Ample parking in front of store, big window - filtering natural light into a fresh space inside. There's a few tables to sit at and enjoy a pastry. Have a coffee elsewhere - although they have the equipment, they are not baristas. It's good to be good at one thing, and baking happens to be their shtick. I will admit, I haven't tasted majority of their baked goods. I rely on the taste and reviews of the husband, as I'm gf. Sometimes I slip a few bites of their heavenly brownie (highly recommend!), but I tend to stick to the raspberry macarons - they are soft and gooey and delicious. (6 pcs, $20) If you're doing a taste box (recommended), you'll spend about $40-50. The place is clean, well lit, open kitchen in back where you can peek in to see what the next batch of cookies and cakes are being mixed and baked, and sometimes you'll even run into Joe himself. I understand a bakery not wanting to get into GF products because of contamination and true Celiac and allergy issues. However, I think it would have been nice to have gf options and let customers decide if it's something they can consume or not. There are plenty of people who have non celiac gluten intolerance who would like to enjoy freshly baked goods. Maybe also working together with a Local Celiac kitchen/bakery to offer wrapped baked goods? Just an idea. read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - a variety of desserts - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

Everything is wonderful! The coffee is amazing and the service even better!! I came here for a birthday cake and have dropped in almost every week since that time over a year ago - cheese cake over the top. read more

Nice addition to NP! Last time we had anything remotely close was back in the day when Wayne's Bakery existed. While I haven't tried everything, the go to items for me are the strawberry shortbread cake, coffee cake and raspberry rolled croissant (it's actually called something else but I forgot). I look forward to trying some other items and hope the chef will try his hand at Kouign-Amann (the gold standard is at B Patisserie in San Francisco, where I currently live). read more

First time in here. The double dark chocolate cookie was amazing! Went back the 2nd time and tried all 3 flavors of the cookies available, oatmeal, chocolate chips and double dark chocolate. They are all just as good. read more

Special order cake with hazelnut filling, peanut bottom crust & my favorite, Swiss buttercream! So yummy!!! read more

Bakehouse by Joe Murphy - Special order cake with hazelnut filling, peanut bottom crust & my favorite, Swiss buttercream! So yummy!!! - Bakeries Near Me - New Providence, New Jersey

Everything is top notch. Love love the Brooklyn black out cake. Croissants are wonderful. The savory is light and flavorful . Ham and cheese is flaky and delicious. I have never had anything that wasn't A-+. So glad Joe opened in NP . read more

The pastries are good, but the pricing is not inline with the product. I am aware that everything is more expensive now but nearly $5 for a croissant is just not realistic. read more

I just discovered this gem in New Providence and will be making this my go to bakery! The Brownies are Fantastic!! Also counter help are very nice. I highly recommend Bakehouse!!! read more

Oh My God. The staff here are literally the nicest people on the planet. This is the best customer service in the entire universe. Let alone all of the food is made quick cleanly and is delicious. There is so much variety and I couldn't ask for anything more. read more

Everything is delicious and expensive! Love that you can see right into the baking area and the staff is extremely nice and helpful. The cakes look exquisite but I'm sure they're very pricey. I wonder what bakeries do with their beautiful pastries at the end of the day. read more

My waistline & wallet are taking a beating from top shelf bakery products which have become available in the area in recent years. Joe's cookies are the best. . Their scones are excellent - 2nd only to Able & has the best in-house coffee in Maplewood, which is the most charming town in the area, but a bit too far for a typical morning treat. Croissants here are terrific - only Fleur de Sel in Chatham can compete, which also seems to do quality macarons (but they aren't my thing :) Raisin danish are my thing & l lean towards the ones at Bake in Summit, which also does my style of breads - fresher than the selection at King's. Cakes are superior, classy decoration if needed. When a friend in the city has us over for dinner, a classic Philly Fluff from Natale is always appreciated. Is it better to become GF ?? read more

Ordered a sprinkle cake for a birthday. Hands down the worst thing we've ever had from here. Was told to take it out 2 hours before serving. Took it out 2.5 hours before serving and the cake was still half frozen giving it a weird texture. Disappointed. Normally like this place. read more